Error Messages; Troubleshooting Guide - Philips VARI-LITE VL6000 Beam Luminaire User Manual

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VARI LITE - VL6000 B
Troubleshooting

Error Messages

If a problem occurs during luminaire calibration, at the end of the calibration sequence the Menu
Display will cycle through any applicable error message(s), one at a time until the end of the list is
reached. To review the error messages again, it will be necessary to access them using the Status
function. Also, the VL6000 Beam Luminaire stores error messages in a log file within the luminaire.
The log file can be downloaded from the fixture's USB port as described in
page 64.
To access error messages:
Step 1. Press [ESC].
Step 2. Press [Up] / [Down] arrows until Fixture appears. Press [OK].
Step 3. Press [Up]/ [Down] arrows to access Status. Press [OK]. (Display will now scroll through
any error messages or display OK if no errors).

Troubleshooting Guide

If a problem is suspected, first try recalibrating the luminaire to prompt an error message. The chart
below provides possible causes and remedies for various error messages and/or symptoms.
CAUTION: Some troubleshooting is included for reference only. Performing remedies may void
product warranty. Refer to the Vari-Lite Limited Warranty card included with the product.
Message Symptom
Lamp Power Lamp does not strike upon
Douse start-up
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Table A-1: Error Messages
Display
OK
Pan Sensor
Tilt Sensor
Tilt Encoder
Dimmer Sensor
Color Whl1 Sensor
Color Whl2 Sensor
Color Whl3 Sensor
Gobo Whl1 Sensor
Gobo 1 Index Sensor
Table A-2: Troubleshooting Guide
Description
Lamp Off option is configured
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Meaning
No Errors Found - All Sensors Responded Properly
Pan Sensor (Encoder) Error
Tilt Sensor (Encoder) Error
Tilt Encoder Error
Dimmer Sensor Error
Color Wheel 1 Sensor Error
Color Wheel 2 Sensor Error
Color Wheel 3 Sensor Error
Rotating Gobo Wheel 1 Sensor Error
Rotating Gobo Wheel 1 Indexing Sensor Error
Possible Cause/Remedy
- Reconfigure lamp startup option in Lamp config menu.
"USB Logging" on
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